Proud mum!

ps I have a different user name over there...but it's clear there that I am a Nan and a very tired one too... Grandkids, child minding and brain injuries are a difficult combo!

OH! Kitty, what a lovely thread!.
I peek in here now and then but don't really post... apart from today! Apologies in advance for typos.

Well now, it so happens that I am a brain injury survivor and have been supported by Headway also.

I was reading your post there and then the name Matt came up! By heck, surely this is the same young Matt who did a sponsored swim to raise funds for his local Headway not so far back? The same Matt who posts up interesting stuff for discussion?
He is an amazing person, you have every reason to be proud of him.

I have never met him in real life but I have enjoyed his contributions on the Headway forum. He is an inspiration, good, kind and has done wonders for others who are often a bit scared when they come looking for help and support on that Forum.

What a star he is! I hope things get better and better for him and I will not mention at all to him that I noticed a post on here from his loving Mum. All good wishes to you,

I would be so proud too if he were my lad. xxx :

Sending a huge hug to you and your lovely Son xx

It's lovely to hear how well your son is doing. I guess the "happy tears" are a bit like crying at a wedding, just feeling emotional.

My grandson (7yrs) has had a few tearful moments during his parents' divorce but remember one day giving him a hug to cheer him up and tears came in his eyes and him saying to me "It's okay Granny - it's happy tears"!!!

What a fantastic example of overcoming the seemingly impossible and coming out the other side a strong happy young man. I can see how you would cry tears of happiness. Hope he meets a partner who will love and cherish him.

Tears of pride Kitty and the strength of your love

Well done to your son for overcoming adversity and becoming an inspiration for others.

It's so uplifting to read such an OP in a week where everything in the news has been so very sad. What a lovely, inspiring post. Thank you, Kittylester

Tears of complete and utter pride Kitty, that's why. A wonderful post.
Reading it brought a lump to my throat as I imagined your Son and his fellow Stroke surviver once again enjoying life over a piece of carrot cake.
It would be lovely if you posted the photo on Gransnet too Kitty ?.

Isn't it wonderful that some people can challenge their setbacks and come up trumps.
What a lovely story, you are obviously extremely, and justifiably proud of him.
A little cry is allowed.?

It's called Halfway Gone and is only available on Amazon, I'm afraid. As I said upthread, I must reread it more slowly!

They are tears of joy Kitty - and justifiably so. Huge congratulations to you and your wonderful son.

That's an uplifting post kittylester I'm not surprised your a little weepy. Pride does that. You have every right to be proud. I bet he's proud of his super supportive mum too. I hope your wish comes true.

Kitty hope things cont to improve you both deserve it what is the title of your sons book please ??

kittylester when things are really bad we often hold things in and just keep going because we know someone has to, then when things improve we can just let go and the tears flow. It sounds as if you have been doing that. I hope things continue to get better for both of you.
One of my DSs had a small stroke 5 years ago, thanks to his wife's quick thinking he made a full recovery and is now a proud dad to 2 lovely children. I hope your DS finds the happiness he so deserves.

I'm feeling weepy just reading your post, kitty and I don't know either of you! Happiness/sadness, laughter/tears are only a heartbeat apart in my book. Sounds like your son is an amazing man with an amazing mum. X

Me too - he has had some hard times, but has made something good out of it. No wonder you're proud of him.

I would cry to with tears of joy at how well he's done/ doing and with pride. Nothing wrong with crying kitty.

Thank you all for being kind.

Harri, I've pm'd you.

You're just overwhelmed with love and pride naturally.

You cried because you are so proud of him - and rightly so. Congratulations on having a wonderful son.

Perhaps tears of joy, relief and being proud. How wonderful that he has progressed in his life.

The right person will come along for him - good to hear some positive news about someone's success xx

Your post brought tears to my eyes - and I don't even know him. I'm not on Gransnet that much, so I didn't even know about your son.

He really is an example to us all.

Well done to your son kitty and well done to you and Mr kitty for bringing up your family to be decent, caring people.

Kitty, you are a justly proud Mum, and Matt must be an inspiration, to overcome all his troubles and come up smiling. Thank you for posting and being proud of him. It is so lovely to have a post like this, and be as teary as you like. ?